Design Through the Decades: The 1980s

When it came to 1980s fashion, bigger was always better. Head banger bands like White Snake and Skid Row fueled this trend with video after video of girls rocking huge hair and writhing on cars in nothing but skimpy bikinis and white stilettos. As a high schooler, I wasn’t allowed to have pumps (I couldn’t even wear my high-tops or jellies except on the weekends). By the time I was in college, it was the ‘90s, and platform Pradas were all the rage. I’m so excited ‘80s style is back – I can finally indulge my teenage dreams!

Jelly ShoesKate Spade New York Jane: The ‘80s brought the birth of the jelly shoe, a fun (if not entirely comfortable) style that could easily be found at the time for less than a $1. On Zappos for $67.99 (from $98).

Pointed-Toe PumpsSaint Laurent Leather Pumps: Whether you were a high schooler like me or a working woman in a shoulder padded power suit, every girl wanted a pair of pointed white pumps. On NET-A-PORTER for $625.

LaceDolce & Gabbana Floral Lace Pump: Lace was a huge ‘80s trend thanks to Madonna’s love of the fabric (both virginal white and otherwise). At Barneys New York for $645.